This is description of this part:
Vickers (England) microscope objective.
Technical parameters:
Manufacturer: Vickers (England)
Magnification: 3x
Model: 3 0.1
Color correction: Achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.1
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Vickers P/N: M022011
This lens provides an excellent, wide image, and because it doesn't require a cover glass, it's often used for macro photography and stacking.
What is this part needed for?
- If you have a microscope from any brand that lacks an objective lens with this magnification
- If you have such a lens, but it is of very poor quality or damaged
- If you are cautious and want to have such a lens on hand